Reviving Sandwich Courses for Modern Apprenticeship Levies
Philip Oliver argues that apprenticeship levies should fund modern sandwich courses, blending education and industry experience to boost employability.
Category : Apprenticeships
Badenoch Plans to Double Apprenticeships, Cut University Places
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces education funding reforms aiming to double apprenticeships while reducing university entrants by 100,000, alongside student loan interest changes.
UK Government Announces Major Apprenticeship System Overhaul
The government has announced sweeping reforms to the UK apprenticeship system, aiming to accelerate training for skilled jobs and address labour shortages with streamlined processes and shorter courses.
Apprenticeship Red Tape Slashed in Major Youth Opportunity Reform
The UK government has announced sweeping reforms to apprenticeships, cutting approval times from 18 months to just three months to create more training placements and skilled jobs for young people.
City & Guilds Privatisation Under Scrutiny Over Bonuses
The privatisation of City & Guilds faces investigations after revelations of huge bonuses for executives and plans to offshore UK jobs, raising concerns over vocational education's future.
US Creates 300,000 Apprenticeships, Targets 1 Million
The US Department of Labor has launched nearly 300,000 new apprenticeships this year, aiming for one million. The initiative focuses on trades, tech, and new sectors like law enforcement. Read more.
50,000 New Apprenticeships to Combat Youth Joblessness
The Prime Minister announces a £725 million investment to create 50,000 new apprenticeships, aiming to give vocational training the same status as university degrees. Read the full plan.
Govt Launches £725m Youth Apprenticeship Drive
A new £725 million package aims to create 50,000 apprenticeships for young people, focusing on retail and hospitality sectors to combat high youth unemployment.
Apprentice, 15, dies after air hose workplace prank
A teenage apprentice has died after coworkers forced a high-pressure air hose into his body during a workplace 'joke'. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of compressed air misuse.
Youth Apprenticeship Starts Fall 26% Under Tory Rule
Exclusive TUC analysis shows a steep decline in youth apprenticeships and completion rates over 14 years of Tory government. Discover the data and Labour's new plan.
V-Levels: New vocational rivals to A-Levels
Discover how new advanced vocational qualifications are set to transform Britain's education landscape, offering students genuine alternatives to traditional A-Levels.
EasyJet recruits 60 engineering apprentices across UK
EasyJet is recruiting 60 new engineering apprentices across the UK in 2025, offering fully-paid training and guaranteed jobs to address the aviation industry's growing skills shortage.
EasyJet recruits 60 engineering apprentices across UK
EasyJet is recruiting 60 new engineering apprentices across the UK in 2024, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive training to address the aviation industry's growing demand for skilled technicians.
Why UK vocational training needs more than money
New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.
Trump demands trade school grants restoration in Harvard speech
Former President Donald Trump demands restoration of trade school funding while blasting elite university endowments in explosive campaign address that could reshape UK skills policy.
Apprenticeship Crisis: 46% Plunge in England Training Starts
New data reveals a dramatic 46% plunge in apprenticeship starts in England, presenting a major skills challenge for the incoming Labour government as employers abandon the system.
Post-16 education reform could scrap BTECs
Plans to reform post-16 qualifications in England could see popular BTECs scrapped, leaving students and educators concerned about limited options.
Government criticised for scrapping BTECs in favour of T-Levels
Ministers are under fire for pushing ahead with plans to replace BTECs with T-Levels, despite warnings from educators and students about limited options.
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